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Illinois Institute of Technology

The Oyez Project: Stephen G. Breyer

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy biography of Supreme Court justice, Stephen G. Breyer. Read about the influences in his life, his education, and his experience before joining the Supreme Court. Site also offers a recounting of court opinions in which he has...
Primary
Other

Project p.a.t.c.h.: Dred Scott v. Sandford

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the text of the case, Dred Scott, Plaintiff v. John F. Sandford, which was presented to the Supreme Court in December, 1856.
Unit Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Curriculum Unit Landmark Library

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This library of mini-lessons targets a variety of landmark cases from the United States Supreme Court and includes a one-page reading and a one-page activity.
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Dred Scott Case

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find the primary source text of the case and the opinions of the Supreme Court Justices in the Scott v Sandford case which ultimately ruled on the constitutionality of the Missouri Compromise.
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Marshall Cases: Gibbons v. Ogden

For Students 9th - 10th
The important Supreme Court decision concerning interstate commerce is presented here.
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Marshall Cases: Marbury v. Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the famous Supreme Court decision, Marbury v. Madison, is presented here.
Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: 100 Milestone Documents: Gibbons v. Ogden(1824)

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about this Supreme Court decision that dealt with interstate commerce. View an image of the original document and read the complete text.
Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Bill of Rights Day Is Observed

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Contains plans for seven lessons that ask students to examine Supreme Court cases that have impacted civil liberties in the United States. Students work in groups and report their findings using PowerPoint presentations. In addition to...
Lesson Plan
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Supreme Court Gps Warrant Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigators must acquire a search warrant before intitiating a GPS search of a vehicle to track criminals, decided upon by justices, so as not to infringe on the rights of search and seizure stated in the Bill of Rights. This lesson...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Anthony M. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Acquaint yourself with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, appointed by President Reagan in 1988. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Primary
Boston College

Boston College: Branzburg v. Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th
Full decision from the Branzburg v. Hayes United States Supreme Court case.
Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Zablocki v. Redhail (1978)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the court's decision in the Zablocki v Redhail case (1978), concerning the right to marry.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Supreme Court and Freedom of Speech

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief descriptions of several case studies involving decisions by the Supreme Court concerning First Amendment rights, especially freedom of speech.
Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Marbury v. Madison (1803)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains the full text of the 1803 Supreme court case, Marbury v. Madison opinion.
Primary
Other

Justia: Us Supreme Court: Furman v. Georgia, 408 u.s. 238 (1972)

For Students 9th - 10th
Court documents of a case challenging the death penalty as constituting "cruel and unusual punishment" and violating the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. Includes link to audio file of oral argument.
Website
Other

Supreme Court of Ohio: Ohio Courts of Appeal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the District Courts of Appeal in Ohio. Click on the map for information about the individual courts and links to their websites.
Lesson Plan
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Property Rights and the Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A question over a piece of property owned by one, yet deemed protected by the EPA prompted a court case in search of due process and protection of property rights. Find out more about the case and the process through this lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
Other

Supreme Court Historical Society:texas v. Johnson (1989)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete unit on constitutional law that uses the court case of Texas vs. Johnson, in which Gregory Lee Johnson was convicted of desecration of a venerated object after lighting an American flag on fire. The case became an argument...
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Auburn University

Auburn University: The Alabama Supreme Court on Slaves

For Students 9th - 10th
This historical summary covers information on slaves during the mid-19th century in the following areas: Who were Slaves?, Rights and Powers of Ownership, Transfers of Slaves, Hiring of Slaves, Fugitive Slaves, Regulation of Slaves,...
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Supreme Court Rules on School Desegregation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This thoughtful unit explores the history of school desegregation legislation, including a discussion of the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education decisions. A six-week plan of lessons, along with other sample...
Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Advice and Consent: Supreme Court Nominations (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that explains the role of checks and balances in U.S. system of government. Students will describe the process of selecting justices for the Supreme Court, will examine past Supreme Court cases, and will discuss how the Supreme...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Bios of the Supreme Court Justices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Short biographical sketch of each current member of the US Supreme Court.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Judicial Branch the Supreme Court

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Judicial Branch of the United States Government. Judges and the Supreme Court.
Activity
Other

Supreme Court Rules in Exclusionary Rule Case

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of a 1995 court case, Arizona v. Evans, in which the ruling was reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court and how the case applies to the Exclusionary Rule.

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